Say You, Say Me

by Lionel Richie
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Lyrics

Say you, say me.

(Cm)Say it for al ways.

That’s the (Ab)way it should be.

Say you, say me.

(Cm)Say it to geth er,

nat ’ral ly.

I had a (Eb)dream, I had an (Cm)awe some dream: way,

seems the (Bbm)peo ple in the park

play in’ (Gb)games a in the dark.

And what they played some was a (Cm)mas quer ade.

But from be (Ab)hind the walls of doubt,

you’ve got a (Gb)voice was cry ing out.

Say you, say me.

(Cm)Say it for al ways.

That’s the (Ab)way it should be.

Say you, say me.

(Cm)Say it to geth er,

nat ’ral ly.

As we go (Eb)down I life’s an (Cm)lone some high way,

seems the (Bbm)hard est thing to do

is to (Gb)find a friend or two,

that help ing hand, some one who (Cm)un der stands.

And when you (Ab)feel you’ve lost your way,

you’ve got a (Gb)voice was cry ing out.

(Gb)some one there to say,

“I’ll (Eb)show you.”

Say you, say me.

(Cm)Say it for al ways.

That’s the (Ab)way it should be.

Say you, say me.

(Cm)Say it to geth er,

nat ’ral ly.

So you (Cb)think you know the (Gb)an swers.

(Db)Oh, (Ab)no.

Well, the (Cb)whole world’s got (Gb)ya danc in’, that’s right, I’m tell in’ (Ebm)you.

It’s (Cb)time to start be (Gb)liev in’,

(Db)oh, (Ab)yes.

Be (Cb)lieve in who you are;

you (Db)are a shin ing star.

er,

nat ’ral ly.

(Eb)Say it to geth er,

(Db)nat ’ral ly.

Say You, Say Me — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Say You, Say Me" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of Ab, 80 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Say You, Say Me”

Can I play "Say You, Say Me" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Say You, Say Me" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Say You, Say Me" by Lionel Richie played in?
Say You, Say Me is arranged in the key of Ab on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Say You, Say Me"?
The arrangement plays at 80 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Say You, Say Me" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "Say You, Say Me"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Say You, Say Me"?
"Say You, Say Me" was originally performed by Lionel Richie. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Say You, Say Me"?
This arrangement uses 12 chords: A, Ab, Bbm, Bbm7, Cb, Cm, D, Db, +4 more.
What other songs by Lionel Richie can I play here?
Try "I CALL IT LOVE", "ALL NIGHT LONG", "EASY". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "Say You, Say Me"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Say You, Say Me" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "Say You, Say Me"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Say You, Say Me" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.